T852

Notes

An exceptionally scarce 3 part set produced by Tekno for the exhibition ’ EXPO 58 Bois Manu. The first post-war world fair held at the Heysel Plateau, just north-west of Brussels (April -October 1958). For more information, this link is fascinating!

http://archive.org/details/1958-03-17_Brussels_Worlds_Fair

It comprises:
852 Mercedes Truck with ‘Bois Manu’ on base. Finished in light blue & pale grey with orange plastic roof insert. Shiny spun wheels and fine-tread, well-shaped supple original tyres. Deeper blue rivetted base with ‘Made for Boismanu Belgium 1958’.
Some transfer loss at sides. Complete-very nearly complete Mercedes emblems at the sides. Transfer loss to the rear emblem. Stray daub of blue paint at the front bumper area. Tow hook. Distinctive colourful card box is vivid, clean and complete. Note Expo 58 print. Small tear and minor handling wear.
2 × 853 matching Mercedes Trailers with Bois Manu Belgium 1958 on the deep blue rivetted bases. Minor-moderate transfer loss. Each complete with shiny tow-bars and tow hooks. Matching bright spun wheels and supple original tyres (although one tyre has a tiny split). Both come with their colourful complete boxes. Crisp and fresh-looking (one has a couple of compass point-sized punctures).

A desirable and are Tekno set, rare to come to the market place.